Aurora empowerment systems
Former Aurora mine directors expected back in court
The company's former executives, including Khulubuse Zuma and Zondwa Mandela, were accused of causing environmental damage at the Grootvlei mine.
The company's former executives including Khulubuse Zuma, Zondwa Mandela and Thulani Ngubane were accused of causing environmental damage at Grootvelei mine.
Aurora Empowerment System will now be liable to pay R1.5 billion in damages.
Solidarity says their members will settle for a R28,000 compensation from Aurora.
Aurora directors are heading to the Supreme Court of Appeal after the high court ruled against them.
Khulubuse Zuma says he was not aware of alleged stripping of assets at the Aurora mine.
A court dismissed Khulubuse Zuma’s application to have claims of R1,5 billion against his company set aside.
Liquidators want the president’s nephew & co-directors to be held liable for mismanagement at Aurora.
Liquidators want Khulubuse Zuma and Zondwa Mandela held responsible for the failure of two mines.
Aurora directors could face further legal action if the high court rules that they should be held liable.
Trade union solidarity believes it reached a turning point in the Aurora saga.